News & Insights — Reath Packaging Data

Plastic bottles forming a recycling symbol representing the 30% recycled content threshold under the UK Plastic Packaging Tax

June 16, 2026

Plastic Packaging Tax 2026: Why the Rising Cost of 'Business as Usual' Is Also a Data Opportunity

Every April, the UK's Plastic Packaging Tax deadline arrives and with it a reminder that the cost of doing nothing continues to rise. This year the rate increased to £228.82 per tonne on packaging with less than 30% recycled content.

Recyclable aluminium drinks cans collected as part of the UK Deposit Return Scheme

June 15, 2026

Why 20p Is the Right Number for the UK's Deposit Return Scheme

With confirmation of a flat 20p deposit across PET, steel and aluminium containers from October 2027, a critical piece of the UK's circular economy falls into place.

Household recycling and general waste bins representing England's Simpler Recycling reforms

June 15, 2026

Simpler Recycling Is Starting to Deliver and It's Good News for the Whole Supply Chain

For years England's recycling landscape has been characterised by inconsistency — a postcode lottery that frustrated consumers and confused brands. That is finally changing.

Food packaging wrappers subject to PFAS restrictions under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

June 15, 2026

PFAS-Free Packaging: Why 'Compliance' Is More Complex Than It Sounds

With the EU's PPWR applying to food contact packaging from 12 August 2026, one phrase has become ubiquitous: 'PFAS-free'. It sounds simple. It isn't.

June 15, 2026

Recycled Plastic in Food Packaging: Are We Trading One Problem for Another?

EPR regulation, consumer pressure and corporate targets all point the same way: use more recycled material. But a landmark report raises harder questions.